Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis school board appoints interim superintendent, new board member amid budget crunch
Minneapolis Public Faculties selected two new leaders Tuesday, appointing Rochelle Cox because the interim superintendent and choosing Cynthia Booker to fill a vacant at-large faculty board seat.
Cox, who’s an affiliate superintendent within the district, will take over because the district’s chief on July 1. She is going to obtain a $230,000 wage and a further $450 month-to-month allowance to make use of her non-public automobile for work, in line with the contract posted as part of the varsity board agenda.
The vacant at-large faculty board seat opened in March, when Josh Pauly introduced his speedy resignation through the academics strike, citing damaged belief on the board and throughout the district.
Twenty-five candidates utilized for the place. Booker received 4 votes from present board members. Lynne Crockett, one other nominated candidate, obtained three votes.
Booker will serve out the remainder of Pauly’s time period, which ends Jan. 2, 2023. She has labored as a company finance director and launched a university preparation and workforce improvement consulting agency. Board member Nelson Inz nominated Booker and mentioned her finance background will add “vital worth” to the board.
Board Chair Kim Ellison described Cox as a “trusted and confirmed chief” and mentioned her shift into the management position can be seamless.
Board Member Jenny Arneson thanked Cox for moving into the position to permit for time to do an “in-depth” seek for a everlasting superintendent.
“This isn’t straightforward to step into a task like this,” Arneson mentioned. “We’d like a yr of steadiness and focus, and her expertise with trauma-informed care is suitable on this time.”
Minneapolis colleges additionally face an $86.2 million price range hole for subsequent faculty yr, up from a earlier projection of $59.1 million. Declines in enrollment are proving steeper than anticipated, additional stressing the price range, district officers say. Minneapolis Public Faculties is predicting 1,000 fewer college students subsequent fall.
That hole will likely be lined by federal aid funds, cash from the district’s common fund and $27.1 million in price range cuts, the district mentioned Tuesday.
To steadiness the price range, the district is planning to chop 5% in every division’s price range. Faculties additionally needed to modify their budgets primarily based on enrollment projections.
Board members on Tuesday expressed concern about cuts that may have an effect on college students and requested about what the district should do as soon as federal aid funds run out. Senior Monetary Officer Ibrahima Diop mentioned further price range cuts must be made to shut the hole.
Board Member Ira Jourdain mentioned he would oppose any cuts that would scale back the supply of psychological well being sources for college students — one thing college students and academics expressed concern about throughout public feedback.
“I am not pointing fingers right here,” Jourdain mentioned after the price range report from the district’s finance division. “However there has acquired to be one other method.”
Extra price range particulars will likely be offered on the board’s finance committee assembly subsequent week, and the board is anticipated to vote on the price range at its June enterprise assembly.
Outgoing Superintendent Ed Graff was not on the assembly Tuesday. Ellison famous he had a previous dedication.
Graff introduced in March, simply days after the top of the instructor’s strike, that he would depart the district when his contract expired on the finish of June. Graff has served within the position for six years.
The district will quickly announce search plans for a everlasting superintendent, a course of that Ellison mentioned will solicit suggestions from college students, employees, households and group members.
Cox has labored within the district since 1997 and served as the chief director of particular training and well being companies. As affiliate superintendent, she works with 19 elementary colleges and their principals.
The varsity board on Tuesday additionally designated three buildings — Willard, Gordon and Tuttle — as surplus properties. That designation permits these buildings, which presently don’t serve college students, to be posted for buy or lease gives.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota is known as the state of hockey, but some Twin Cities cinnamon rolls are also putting the state on the map.
Sweet lovers happily waited in line outside of Isles Bun and Coffee in Minneapolis.
They were voted by “World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls” as having the world’s best for 2024.
The award comes after thousands of submissions and a visit by the website. Fans say even in frigid temps, it’s worth the wait.
“These days any time you find a bakery thats making it in house with such high quality ingredients, it’s a delicious product you can tell it’s fresh,” said Stacy Carlson.
“We’re cinnamon roll fans, but we typically only eat Pillsbury so this is about to change our life, right?” said Emily Pease.
However, World’s Best Cinnamon Rolls says the unsung hero at Isle Buns are the puppy dog tails. They’re made with the ends of cinnamon roll dough.
The organization has been naming the World’s Best Cinnamon Roll since 2018.
Aaron Jones #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Some Minnesota Vikings fans are getting a chance to see them face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday night for a significantly lower price after the Vikings’ ownership group made a big purchase.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: “I won’t be able to sleep Saturday’
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and tight end T.J. Hockenson spoke Thursday from TCO Performance Center about facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday for the NFC North Division title and No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
Vikings buy tickets for fans
What we know: Vikings season ticket holders, some staff and stake-holders got an email on Thursday announcing the opportunity to pick up some discounted tickets for the Vikings versus Lions game in Detroit Sunday night.
The email said, “We’re excited to share that a limited number of tickets are now available for the Vikings vs. Lions game this Sunday, January 5, in Detroit! As a valued Season Ticket Member, we want to offer you the opportunity to purchase lower level seats for Sunday night’s game.”
The message then explains that the limited number of seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, before adding that the tickets “are intended to be used by Vikings fans and not to be positioned for resale or sold on the secondary market.”
Sources confirmed that in the days leading up to the game, the Vikings bought about 1,900 tickets on the secondary market for about $1,000 each, for a total just under $2 million, according to Sports Illustrated.
The Vikings then offered a significantly lower price to season ticket holders, with some sold for as little as $200.
READ MORE: Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: ‘I won’t be able to sleep Saturday’
Sports Illustrated writer Albert Breer reports the Lions contacted league officials and were told “that the Vikings didn’t break any rules in the process of pulling this off.”
The tickets are also reportedly for seats that are behind the visiting team bench zone at Ford Field, cutting into the number of Detroit fans in the stadium and potentially helping the Vikings communicate on the sideline.
What they’re saying: Minnesota Vikings spokesman Jeff Anderson shared this statement: “Given the uniqueness of this game, we wanted to offer our stakeholders – staff, family, Season Ticket Members and team partners – an opportunity to attend.”
Secondary ticket market
The other side: Sports Illustrated reported one instance that “got the Lions’ attention” when one ticket holder sold their seat on the secondary market for $724.
That buyer then sold the ticket to Advantage Tickets, which is a company that reportedly worked with the Vikings, for $1,200. The Vikings then sold the ticket to a season ticket holder for $300, who then sold it on the secondary market for $690. Sports Illustrated said the buyer could be a broker, because the ticket was back on the market on Saturday.
Pivotal game ahead
Why it matters: Whoever wins the game Sunday night will win the NFC North title and secure the No. 1 seed as well as home-field advantage through the playoffs. The loser is the No. 5 seed with a 14-3 record, and will be on the road for Wild Card Weekend.
The Source: Statements and emails from the Minnesota Vikings and a report from Sports Illustrated.
Ohio State Buckeyes (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Monday, 9 p.m. EST…
Ohio State Buckeyes (9-5, 1-2 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-6, 0-3 Big Ten)
Minneapolis; Monday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Ohio State after Dawson Garcia scored 20 points in Minnesota’s 81-61 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers.
The Golden Gophers are 8-3 on their home court. Minnesota has a 2-2 record in one-possession games.
The Buckeyes are 1-2 in conference matchups. Ohio State is seventh in the Big Ten scoring 81.3 points per game and is shooting 49.5%.
Minnesota scores 67.4 points per game, 2.4 fewer points than the 69.8 Ohio State gives up. Ohio State has shot at a 49.5% clip from the field this season, 6.9 percentage points higher than the 42.6% shooting opponents of Minnesota have averaged.
The Golden Gophers and Buckeyes meet Monday for the first time in conference play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lu’Cye Patterson is averaging 10 points and 3.9 assists for the Golden Gophers.
Bruce Thornton is averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 assists for the Buckeyes.
LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Gophers: 5-5, averaging 68.6 points, 30.8 rebounds, 16.4 assists, 5.7 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.0 points per game.
Buckeyes: 6-4, averaging 83.3 points, 30.0 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 7.5 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.0 points.
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